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RESOLUTION 2026-36XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH INCREASING THE
VOLUNTARY SPENDING LIMITS TO REFLECT THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE
SINCE 2016
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2016, the Ukiah City Council adopted a Resolution amending section
2081 of the Ukiah City Code for voluntary spending limits for City elections, which included,
establishing a $5,850 voluntary spending limit for campaigns; and
WHEREAS, Ukiah City Code Section 2081 reads: “This voluntary spending limit shall apply to
future elections, but may be adjusted periodically by resolution of the City Council to reflect
increases or decreases in city population and the Consumer Price Index (CPI)”; and
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index has increased 38% since June
of 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ukiah City Council approves increasing the
spending limit under Ukiah City Code Section 2081 to $6,000. This voluntary spending limit shall
apply to all elections conducted on or after the date this resolution is adopted, but may be
adjusted periodically by resolution of the City Council to reflect increases or decreases in City
population and the Consumer Price Index.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crane, Rodin, Criss, Orozco, and Mayor Sher.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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Susan Sher, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
Susan Sher (May 7, 2026 15:53:11 PDT)
Susan Sher